Sarah Ferguson, The National, 5/25/2013
…Also known as the bee venom facial, this anti-ageing
treatment is billed as a natural, non-invasive alternative to Botox. The
products contain venom which is extracted - humanely - from the stingers of
bees. When the mask is applied, the venom supposedly tricks the skin into
reacting as though it's been stung, which increases blood flow, collagen and
elasticity. The bee venom products also contain manuka honey, which soothes and
heals the skin.
Still a relatively new and exclusive treatment, The NailSpa, which has branches in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is the only chain of salons in
the UAE offering the Heaven facial. And so, with a little trepidation, I headed
to the spa's branch in Al Wahda Mall to see what the buzz was all about…
After the mask had been removed, my skin was moisturised and
the bee venom mask applied. The venom causes a mild tingling sensation, but no
pain. A brief head massage later and I was back to the real world, after one of
the more indulgent spa treatments I've experienced.
The immediate effect was glowing, soft, smooth and supple
skin. A consultation with colleagues the next day confirmed that my skin did
look smoother and suppler, but it's not quite the drastic change a few shots of
Botox would have resulted in…
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